Sorbic Acid
Request a quote| Catalog Number | ACM110441 |
| Product Name | Sorbic Acid |
| CAS Number | 110-44-1 |
| Structure |  |
| Description | Sorbic acid (synonym: 2,4-hexadienoic acid) is a natural, straight-chained fatty acid. It is widely been used as a preservative in foods and cosmetics.For equal preservative power, only three parts of sorbic acid must be used to equal four parts of potassium sorbate. Purity >99% (FCC grade). |
| IUPAC Name | (2E,4E)-hexa-2,4-dienoic acid |
| Synonyms | Hexa-2,4-dienoic acid |
| Molecular Weight | 112.13 |
| Molecular Formula | C6H8O2 |
| Canonical SMILES | C/C=C/C=C/C(=O)O |
| Inchi | WSWCOQWTEOXDQX-MQQKCMAXSA-N |
| InChIKey | InChI=1S/C6H8O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6(7)8/h2-5H,1H3,(H,7,8)/b3-2+,5-4+ |
| Boiling Point | 228°C |
| Melting Point | 132-135 °C (lit.) |
| Flash Point | 127°C |
| Purity | 99% |
| Density | 1.2g/ml |
| Solubility | Barely soluble in water (about 1% at 20°C, and 4% at 90°C); somewhat better soluble in plant oils and propylene glycol (1% at 20°C and 10% at 90°C) |
| Appearance | Fine white to off-white, free-flowing powder |
| Application | All kinds of cosmetic products like creams, lotions, shampoos, makeup & sunscreen products. |
| Storage | Store in a closed container at a dry place at room temperature |
| Physical State | Solid |
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